Trader Joes Israeli Couscous Healthy Version Recipes

TRADER JOE'S ISRAELI COUSCOUS - HEALTHY VERSION RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl. Melt remaining 1 Tbs of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden. Add couscous, fresh spices and bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly. Add broth, dry spices and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, nuts and lemon zest. Add the reaisins for a savory sweet taste. Season with black pepper to taste. Serving Size: 1/3 cup each - about 4 servings Nutrition Info Calories: 381.8 Fat: 12.9g Carbohydrates: 55.2g Protein: 12.5g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND FRESH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon stick and bay leaf, stirring until couscous browns slightly.
• Add broth and salt then bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest.
• Optional: add the raisins for a savory/sweet taste.
• Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.